Spurs to sign Real Zaragoza’s Roberto Jimenez as keeper backup

Tottenham Hotspur manager
Harry Redknapp has been linked with a move for Spanish goalkeeper Roberto Jimenez.

The shot stopper only recently signed for Real Zaragoza in a move from Benfica reported to be worth â¬8.6 million (Â£7.4 million).

Roberto Jimenez could be backup for Brad Friedel. (Allstar)

Spurs have been favouring Brad Friedel in goal so far this season, with the veteran US keeper being preferred to Heurelho Gomes, who is expected to move on in the January transfer window.

Carlo Cudicini lined up against Shamrock Rovers in the Europa League in midweek, but has been largely out of favour at White Hart Lane since recovering from breaking his arms in a motorbike accident in 2009 that had threatened to end his career.

The Sun reported that if Redknapp does move for Jimenez – who has also had spells at Atletico Madrid, Gimnastic and Recreativo – he will have to battle Fulham, who have also been linked with a move for the player.

Spurs play host to local rivals Arsenal in the north London derby on Sunday and will be hoping to continue their early season form over a stuttering Gunners side.